How to start Dominions in a maximized window?

[Psycho]

Any idea how to start dominions in a maximized window on Windows?

I tried "start /MAX dom3 --window" and unsurprisingly it doesn't work.

Maybe there is some switch to control this? Or maybe to control the coordinates where the window appears on screen?

[Gandalf Parker]

There is window and resolution size. Fudging those might get you close.
But the best Ive ever gotten was to start it windowed, then maximize it.

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/showthread.php?t=44262

[Stavis_L]

Any idea how to start dominions in a maximized window on Windows?

I tried "start /MAX dom3 --window" and unsurprisingly it doesn't work.

Maybe there is some switch to control this? Or maybe to control the coordinates where the window appears on screen?

Have you tried specifying Run = Maximized in the Shortcut tab of the properties for the shortcut to start the program (the icon on the desktop or the Programs menu)? If you're not using a shortcut, try creating one and specifying that to see if it works.

[Psycho]

Have you tried specifying Run = Maximized in the Shortcut tab of the properties for the shortcut to start the program (the icon on the desktop or the Programs menu)? If you're not using a shortcut, try creating one and specifying that to see if it works.

Actually, I did try and no luck. I am fairly sure that does the same as the batch code I gave above.

Gandalf, I was hoping you'd have a solution. I guess it just can't be done.

[Gregstrom]

Rather obscurely (and I can only confirm this works on an odd build of XP) - try having the game CTD with a nagot gick fel error while in fullscreen mode.

It works for me, but I don't know why.

[Psycho]

Rather obscurely (and I can only confirm this works on an odd build of XP) - try having the game CTD with a nagot gick fel error while in fullscreen mode.

It works for me, but I don't know why.

You mean that after nagot gik fel the game doesn't disappear for you? Anyway, how would go about crashing it on purpose?

[Stavis_L]

You could also investigate whether your video drivers allow you to specify per-program settings; you'd probably need drivers from ATI/Intel/Nvidia rather than the default Windows drivers to get this functionality.

[Gregstrom]

You mean that after nagot gik fel the game doesn't disappear for you? Anyway, how would go about crashing it on purpose?

After the error the game disappears. But... if it disappeared while in fullscreen, then it begins to start in fullscreen mode thereafter. To force a crash: Hmm... Try renaming the graphics folder used by a mod nation, then start a game playing as that mod nation?

[Eximius Sus]

You could put a hair dryer on your CPU. That should crash it.

[Psycho]

You mean that after nagot gik fel the game doesn't disappear for you? Anyway, how would go about crashing it on purpose?

After the error the game disappears. But... if it disappeared while in fullscreen, then it begins to start in fullscreen mode thereafter. To force a crash: Hmm... Try renaming the graphics folder used by a mod nation, then start a game playing as that mod nation?

I tried it and no luck

[Gregstrom]

Oh well, never mind then. Must be something odd about my laptop.

[FAJ]

It works for me, to set the shortcut to "Run: maximize", then in game set it to fullscreen in video preferences. Then when I exit, and use that shortcut again, it opens fullscreen always.